Creation 1984 vs Florabloom Absolu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories.
Creation 1984Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Florabloom AbsoluChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Creation 19846/7
Florabloom Absolu1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Creation 1984
- Community sentiment
- Creation 1984
- Longevity
- Creation 1984
- Sillage & projection
- Creation 1984
- Value for money
- Creation 1984
- Versatility
- Florabloom Absolu
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Creation 1984
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Creation 1984Ted LapidusFlorabloom AbsoluGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
3.70/ 5 · 260 votes
Have 29%Had 4%Want 66%
Category winnerCreation 1984Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
51%Like
2%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate
1,170 votes
36%Love
29%Like
14%Ok
11%Dislike
10%Hate
260 votes
Category winnerCreation 1984Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCreation 1984
SillageCreation 1984
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCreation 1984Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
woody100%
sweet92%
tropical84%
tuberose77%
warm spicy69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon
Heart
NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla
Top30 to 45 minutes
MangoCoconutMandarin
Heart3 to 4 hours
TuberoseYlang-YlangRoseMirabilis
Base5 to 7 hours
PatchouliIncenseMossSandalwood
InformationalShared notesMango, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Florabloom Absolu, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring84
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring72
Summer45
Fall100
Winter84
Day85
Night100
Category winnerFlorabloom AbsoluMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,675
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews55
Overall rank#12,883
PerfumerDelphine Jelk
Launched—
Reviews34
Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCreation 1984 by Ted Lapidus is a powerhouse chypre that clashes bitter galbanum with sweet mango. This vintage classic targets collectors who appreciate green oakmoss and complex, sunny floral blends. It projects a nostalgic, self-assured aura, perfect for cool spring days when you want a fragrance that cuts through …
Reviews →Florabloom Absolu by Guerlain offers an unexpected clash between sunny tropical fruit and deep, shadowy earth. The scent opens with juicy mango, creamy coconut, and bright mandarin, giving an immediate impression of warm vacation air. That initial sweetness soon meets an opulent floral heart of tuberose, ylang-ylang, …
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Creation 1984 or Florabloom Absolu?
Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Florabloom Absolu is rated 3.70/5 from 260 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Florabloom Absolu for a woody and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Florabloom Absolu?
Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Florabloom Absolu 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Florabloom Absolu?
Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Florabloom Absolu 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Creation 1984 and Florabloom Absolu smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Mango, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood.
Is Creation 1984 or Florabloom Absolu better for summer or winter?
For summer, Florabloom Absolu is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Florabloom Absolu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Florabloom Absolu?
Creation 1984 has top notes of Galbanum, Mango, Black Currant and Passionfruit, heart notes of Narcissus, Carnation, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Florabloom Absolu has top notes of Mango, Coconut and Mandarin, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Mirabilis, a base of Patchouli, Incense, Moss and Sandalwood.
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